Mediation Services
Konkin & Associates Inc. will assist you to determine the mediation services you
may require to best meet your specific mediation needs.
Konkin & Associates Inc. specializes in labour and employment mediation,
however the company can also can provide you with access to a qualified
mediator for disputes arising in other sectors including: commercial,
construction, insurance, healthcare, environmental, governmental, community,
and family.
Mediation is just one of the methods by which we can achieve resolution of a
conflict. A mediated settlement to a conflict is one which is fair and
which feels fair to all of the parties.
What is Mediation?
It is a mechanism to resolve disputes, using an impartial third party.
It has an interest-based focus, helping the parties to understand the reasons
for the positions taken.
It builds trust, helping parties to understand the other person’s perspective.
It is confidential and the comments made cannot be used against you in Court.
It is non-adversarial, and can help to maintain (or create) a good working
relationship.
It gives you control of the outcome.
It can save time, because you talk to each other directly.
It can save money, because you share the cost of a mediator rather than each
paying a lawyer, plus court fees.
It can build greater conflict management skills for the participants.
It leads to solutions that all parties have an investment in.